While Alonso sat further ahead with hopes of a third world title beginning to surface, the rain began to fall, leaving the drivers at the mercy of the elements.

CNN: Victorious Vettel makes history

Glock insisted he had not handed the title to Hamilton and explained how his decision not to change tyres as the rain began to fall ultimately cost him fifth place.

BBC: Ecstatic Hamilton revels in glory

Just before the 10-minute mark the forecast rain began to fall but England soon opened the scoring through the boot of Wilkinson after All Blacks captain Richie McCaw infringed at a ruck.

BBC: England 6-19 New Zealand

Then, 12 minutes into Obama's speech, the skies opened up and the heavy rain began to fall.

NPR: Obama Taking Nothing For Granted With 1 Day Left

The introduction of Sylvan Ebanks-Blake and Kightly at half-time breathed new life into the home side as rain began to fall in the Black Country.

BBC: Wolves 0-1 Portsmouth

Stiff winds buffeted the World Trade Center wreckage on Saturday and rain began to fall after workers recovered two more bodies from the site.

CNN: Recovery: Airlines to reinforce cockpit doors

Thursday afternoon, rain began to fall on the thousands of people gathered under an overhang at the city's convention center.

CNN: Louisiana wants 40,000 troops

Rain began to fall at the start of the second set, but there was still time for Federer to break before play was suspended for 20 minutes - and when it resumed he secured the double break.

BBC: Roger Federer overcomes Alejandro Falla at French Open

As crowds began to gather in the city the rain started to fall.

BBC: Weather hampers New Year revelry